Artwork
冨嶽三十六景 駿州大野新田|The New Fields at Ōno in Suruga Province (Sunshū Ōno shinden), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 駿州大野新田|The New Fields at Ōno in Suruga Province (Sunshū Ōno shinden), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei) is an ink print by the Japonisme artist Katsushika Hokusai. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The New Fields at Ōno in Suruga Province is a woodblock print from Katsushika Hokusai's renowned series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, dating to circa 1831. It is part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape in Suruga Province, juxtaposing everyday agricultural activity with the majestic presence of Mount Fuji in the background, highlighting the coexistence of human labor and natural grandeur.
Technique & Style
Hokusai employed simple, bold forms and a muted color palette, dominated by blue-green tones and a pale sky, to convey the scene's tranquility. The composition also features dynamic elements, such as flying birds and working oxen, balanced against the static, towering form of Fuji.
History & Provenance
Created around 1831, this work is one of thirty-six in Hokusai's celebrated series. It is currently housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, though specific details of its provenance prior to museum acquisition are not provided here.
Context
As part of Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, this print reflects Hokusai's innovative ukiyo-e approach, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western influences, and contributing to the global popularity of Japanese art in the 19th century.
Legacy
This print, like the series as a whole, has significantly influenced both Japanese and Western art, inspiring countless adaptations and interpretations of Mount Fuji as an iconic symbol of Japan, while also showcasing Hokusai's enduring impact on the development of printmaking techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
冨嶽三十六景 甲州犬目峠|The Inume Pass in Kai Province (Kōshū Inume tōge), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 相州仲原|Nakahara in Sagami Province (Sōshū Nakahara), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 駿州片倉茶園の不二|Fuji from the Katakura Tea Fields in Suruga (Sunshū Katakura chaen no Fuji), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 相州仲原|Nakahara in Sagami Province (Sōshū Nakahara), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 駿州江尻|Ejiri in Suruga Province (Sunshū Ejiri), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 礫川雪の旦|Morning after the Snow at Koishikawa in Edo (Koishikawa yuki no ashita), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 山下白雨|Storm below Mount Fuji (Sanka no haku u), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 山下白雨|Storm below Mount Fuji (Sanka no haku u), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 東都駿台|Surugadai in Edo (Tōto Sundai), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)